Reddit mentions of Neewer 2 Packs 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography

Haven't bought any yet, probably these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_DGh2wbJ6MYXR9

Here is what I have:

Stands

Mounts

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ - Light stands - $36

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Electronic-Flash-Cameras-Canon/dp/B01I09WHLW/ - Speedlight x 2 - $64

https://www.amazon.com/Flash-ChromLives-Light-Stand-Bracket/dp/B07317T52Q - Umbrella holder 2 pack - $18

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Octagonal-Speedlight-Photography - Octobox - $25 (by far my favorite speedlight modifier I own for portraits, you could go cheaper with just an umbrella, but I love my octobox )

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Wireless-Speedlite-Receiver-Universal/dp/B00A47U22U - Wireless triggers - $16

https://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Premium-Shoot-Through-Translucent-Umbrella/dp/B005ODKMOC - Shoot though Umbrella - $17 - Can be used in place of the octobox above if you must, but I would get both and use as your fill light

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector - 5 in 1 reflector - $18

That gives you a two light setup for under $200, with light modifiers, stands, wireless triggers and a reflector. That would allow you to get the type of pictures you want. As your budget increases I would look at other light modifiers or adding in a hair light or background light, but those can be down the road purchases.


For what you linked the continuous kit just won't give out enough light...

These are the stands and I got these pivoting mounts so I can angle the lighthouses down a bit.

These look pretty good:

http://www.amazon.ca/Neewer%C2%AE-Studio-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=sr_1_17?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1456928793&sr=1-17&keywords=heavy+duty+light+stand

You'd probably need to add ball heads so you could tilt the lighthouses down.

So I wanted to build a very light weight portable antenna mast to use during public service events. Amazon covered all the parts with prime shipping on most. Here’s how I did it.

L-Bracket
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018ES4X34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_N8khDbH19CTZP

NMO to SO239
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KY64CHW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

9’ mast
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Take the L bracket and hammer it flat.

Drill out the center hole so it will fit over the center post on the mast

Tighten with nut

Attach adapter plus your favourite NMO antenna and some feed line...

Voila. Portable light weight 9’ mast


Also> it’s a 2 pack. You theoretically could use it to setup NVIS HF antennas. If it gets windy, you could guy wire it to some tent stakes. This came out awesome and I can’t wait to set up at our next event!

I had a friend who would set up his Vive every time he played and would put the lighthouses on a table. Didn't seem to have issues.

I have mine on telescoping light stands that can be broken down easily. They work perfect. I will say that on a 970, FO4 can be a bit rough. I personally won't play it, but many people here swear that it's fine for them.

Speedlite holders: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JS3MINC

I own a couple of these and they are fantastic!

Gels: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URG1C2C

No need to go with the expensive Rogue set. I love these by Selens.

Lighting gear bag:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LEE7J0U

This has been put through a bit of use and has held up great so far.


Lighting stands

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/

Speedlites

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010XCEABO/

Yes I will be using tripods.

I bought these.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

and these.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6BV4ZC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

I have these:

9' light stands

An attachment that allows you to tilt the lighthouses to their required angle. There are cheaper versions of these, but this is the one I bought.

These are the stands and these are the swivels on top.

I got this and haven't had any issues at all.
Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5Zboyb1ATTDT6

There are many different versions by the same manufacturer for the stands, here is an example:

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-Studio-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=sr_1_1?

The Ball Heads:

http://www.amazon.com/RetiCAM%C2%AE-Mini-Ball-Head-BHA10/dp/B00MFE2V88/ref=sr_1_4

Here's what I got:



http://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-Studio-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00


and



http://www.amazon.com/VONOTO-Tripod-Camera-Camcorder-Bracket/dp/B00X5QO3B8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01

http://amzn.com/B00L4YR0BS
http://amzn.com/B00MLWSYB2

a little concerned about them being too wobbly. we'll see

There were battery packs posted on here back when the Vive first came out but I don't use them. I ask for two outlets but if not available I have a 75ft extension cord and a 30ft one. I'll run the 30ft from an outlet to a power strip that runs the computer and one light house, then the 75ft one from that power strip to the LH in the opposite corner. I've never had an issue with that.

I have two STANDS with two MOUNTS for the LH units to sit on. I used the mounts and power adapters in the box for my home setup and bought 2 x POWER ADAPTERS and 2 x POWER EXTENDERS to run the LH from on the road. These both live in the front pocket of my MONITOR BAG while I am home.

I also bought ONE, EACH, OF THESE to give me some wiggle room on bigger setups too.

Dug through my Amazon list from last year. Here is what I got:

Stands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Head attachments: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017N6Y08Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those worked great for me. Only downside is that the stands don't really collapse too much if you ever want to put them away.

Someone has already mentioned the storage but I recommend one of these stands - It holds everything and looks good, you can still charge the wands too whilst they are resting in the stand.

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If you are not confident in drilling holds in the wall and mounting the sensors you can always buy some tripods (I got a set of 2 that extend to 7ft) and they also allow for easy configuration of finding the right sensors set ups.

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I have these combined with these adjustable brackets for full fluid setting up.

Just bought some yesterday. Went with the:

Neewer® Set of Two 9 feet (260CM) Photo Studio Light Stands ($28)

and

Neewer Black 1/4" Screw Mount 360 Swivel Mini Ball Head (Qty 2, $12.50)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got them when there were on sale for $29. They are $36 now, still not bad though.

I use light stands. Here's mine:

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480128598&sr=8-1&keywords=light+stands+vive

They go up to 9 ft and have very little footprint

I bought some this week. Let me find what I have.

Edit:

Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

Eggsnow 2PCS 1/4" Mini Tripod Ball Head Bracket Holder Mount Ballhead for DSLR Camera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ESJ7754

The stands are supposed to arrive tomorrow so I'll finally do the setup. (Controllers are plugged in at my desk though.)

Get this


And this

You're welcome :)

You can mount them on the wall at home if you want. Then when you want to take them to work just unscrew the lighthouse from the base, leaving the base on the wall.

Then just pick up something like these and take them wherever!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_DGh2wbJ6MYXR9

https://www.amazon.com/Pixnor-Tripod-Camera-Camcorder-Bracket/dp/B01EFI8LOO/ref=pd_sim_421_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01EFI8LOO&pd_rd_r=1H9RMK8F8HK7ZPTHTYPH&pd_rd_w=4jcGX&pd_rd_wg=u8U6z&psc=1&refRID=1H9RMK8F8HK7ZPTHTYPH

I looked into this the other day too and yes the lighthouse has a standard tripod screw underneath and comes with small wallbrackets with a swivel ball on it.

I bought http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=pe_385721_124735741_TE_item and 2 of these just incase as they are cheap http://www.amazon.co.uk/MyArmor-Universial-Threaded-Microphone-Motorcycles-Black/dp/B01A6KJDFG?ie=UTF8&ref_=pe_1909131_77697001_tnp_email_TE_AMZLdp_1

http://uploadvr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Early-Lighthouse-System1.jpg is the mount that comes with the Vive (bear in mind this image is very old so the included brackets will be a bit better. I did see an image the other day of the new one in an unpacking review but cant find it now, sorry)

Yeah I hope it's not an issue either. Looking at your link though that is for a single stand. You should get this one instead. Same company but two are included.

Edit: also get two of these if you do not want the pink ones linked above.

Two problems I see with this setup. First, you won't get the full 7 feet of height out of those, reducing the tracked height. While you might not be 6 foot or higher, think about if you're standing and whatever game/application wants you to reach up above you. These stands have a 9 foot extendable bar and are only a couple of bucks more expensive. That ball head bracket will also work for that stand.

Another thing I was worried about is the fact that at the end of the fairly long (and fairly light) pole, the lighthouse stations spin around; so even with a stable setup if you bump it, it might tip over. I picked up a couple of tripod sandbag holders and constructed a couple of cheap 10-pound weights using sand poured into gallon sized ziplock bags duct taped up then added a couple of layers of heavy-duty trash bag with more duct tape to ensure 2-3 layers of insurance should the bag break.

Tripod light stands from Amazon that you can find for around $30 a pair. That coupled with $5.00/pair adjustable ball and socket type mounts that allow the lightboxes to be titled. See below.

These:

Neewer® Set of Two 9 feet (260CM) Photo Studio Light Stands for Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

And these:

EXMAX Tripod Mini Ball Head for DSLR Camera Camcorder Light Bracket Swivel 1/4" Screw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012FTXOW4

Look here https://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-Studio-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=pd_bxgy_421_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=08WDQ8G6BKT9YFY19H1E

Another redditor directed me to these, which I bought and have been fantastic. They were very affordable, but appear to be out of stock right now. Maybe there's another listing, or they might restock soon? Hope that helps!

So far I've had perfect success with this light stand and this attachment. I extend the legs completely which then take up a relatively small area, and I secure the legs with the two strong rubber bands that came with the attachments. The footprint is a triangle of about 1' (30.48 cm) per side.

That's really all you need though...taller than you. Or rather, taller than anybody's who going to be playing on your system.

So if you're 5 foot nothing, a 6 foot tripod would be fine. A 9 foot tripod should cover just about anybody. I got ones like these.

Tripods or building support systems (combined with a clamp) seem to be the common solution to prevent drilling.

I've also mounted one of my base stations on top of a bookshelf using duct tape and this also works perfectly, though you'll need a shelf in the neighbourhood of your play area in order to be able to do this.

I wouldn't risk just taping them to a wall though. I've been contemplating to use a combination of industrial two-sided tape and nails (much thinner than a screw and it thus makes only very small holes in the wall) but decided to drill in the end, just to be safe.

I recommend the Neewer. I bought two different pair.

The Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

And Ravelli ALS Full 10' Air Cushioned Light Stand With Included Adaptor To Also Support 1/4" and 3/8" Photo Equipment and Heavy Duty Carry Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TM600U

The Ravelli has a nice slow decend once the nut is loose. But it has a little play in the head. I haven't notice any jitter in VR but I suspect it might be a issue for some.

The Neewer are basic and light but sturdy and almost half the cost.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L4YR0BS/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use these. Nice and portable and surprisingly resilient for the price!

These are the bad boys I ended up buying. They seemed fairly reasonably priced, and with the mounts they work great when I want to move my vive around.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Non Drilling solutions as I'm not in a situation where i can drill mounts into the walls:

Personally (UK) i have used these two products, work a charm, a bit of a wide base so not ideal for smaller areas.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01ESJ7754/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I then moved house and switched to these, these are great, one fits on the curtain rail, and the other fits on the banister uprights. Clamp goes pretty wide.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01KFUSXEY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There's also tripods you could use. Just make sure to find some with a small footprint so they don't eat into your space if you plan to have them in the corners of it. These are pretty good for that.

I ordered my vive during the Christmas sale so it hasn't arrived yet. I'm in the same situation as you, in an apartment where I don't want to drill holes.

But I did a quick google search about our use case and found these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS

combined with these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4

should work fine. Old reddit posts recommend these.

I'd recommend just using light poles. I use these when I'm setting up my Vive away from my house. You would also need these.

I'm using these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FTXOW4

Obviously not as stable as a wall mount, but they're pretty good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the footprint someone on Amazon measured 26", which seems about right. I tried bringing them in a bit but the center pole gets in the way. Mine are probably 2 feet wide.

For travel, i use these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_i_d_old_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ESJ7754/ref=oh_aui_i_d_old_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1




But for your own home, just attach em, its only two small holes and you can patch it easy. A little toothpaste will do the trick if you don't feel like going to Lowe's for the paste.

If paint matching is a concern, bring a chip and they can match for you whenever you go to move.

You're spending $800 on this. Tripods are great for traveling with the vive, but at home, don't risk knocking over your expensive sensitive lighthouses just to save $10 on plaster when you move.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are what I use.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the setup I'm using right now. But damn that quick support rod is a really good idea. I would do that instead of this if possible. I would only consider the tripod "sturdy" if you can extend the legs all the way out, which might be difficult in a small college dorm/apartment

Here are the light stands I use when I take the Vive out of the house to demo: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Here are the ball heads I use on top of those stands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have yet to have an issue with either, they stay in place well and they dont jiggle around.

I just bought this on a lightning deal

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L4YR0BS/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

These are showing as currently unavailable, but they're what I have and what I recommended to a friend a few days ago.

You'll need to get the ball heads separately (I got two of these), but they work perfectly.

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Does anyone know where to buy replacement Lighthouse mounts in Australia? by gezza952


So I have two rooms to play with the HTC Vive in one for room scale games and the other for seated but I cant seem to find any replacement mounts for the lighthouse so I can mount them in the other room. Unfortunately there is not enough space for me to use Tripod mounts unless they are like the Neewer tripods ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00) I have seen people post on Amazon but cant seem to find them in Australia.

I have tried looking for speaker mounts at Bunnings and JB HIFI but cant seem to find anything.Thanks for any help!

	

	

	

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Congrats!!!
I got these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They're perfect for the job, even on carpet. Footprint hasn't been an issue either. Keep in mind you would also need a ball bracket to angle them down:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L23XN9O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope this helps - enjoy the vive when it arrives!

I have this pretty much permanently up for one of the lighthouses in my house and I've never noticed any vibration.

I get more vibration when I use the cheap lightstands on Amazon, but even then it's rare (only when someone really tries to jump around or accidentally bumps it). Despite the vibration I like the lightstands as an option too though because there's not always a place you can clamp these buggers.

Great write up by the way. Appreciate the work that went into this.

so I'm looking at two ways to hold the sensors.
Cheap wallmounts from Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Universal-Satellite-Speaker-Bracket/dp/B005BV0FHG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456169210&sr=8-1&keywords=speaker+wall+ceiling+mount


OR a tripod station for portability and movement.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B00L4YR0BS&pd_rd_r=XH1J8KZY8HK8R9YS19N1&pd_rd_w=UF99n&pd_rd_wg=2i8si&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=KTVZGBE66D5GV2ACPV42&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1cf9d009-399c-49e1-901a-7b8786e59436&pf_rd_i=desktop

I'm probably going to go for the tripod, thanks for the information!

Yea for sure, I personally have my lighthouses mounted on tripods so I can bring it to a friends house as well. These are the ones I got:
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Also make sure to buy the bracket mounts as well; they are in the most bought with list.

For PC it all depends on your budget; if you're in the US you could probably build a decent one for ~$800USD. i5-6500, GTX 1060 should be a good starting place to look.

You could fancy yourself one of theese. they are tall stands that you can just screw the sensors on top

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481982587&sr=8-1&keywords=studio+light+stand+htc+vive

I don't really get what the 1/4 threaded mount is. Does this have it? It says spigot 1/4

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-centimeters-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1520884053&sr=8-4&keywords=studio+light+stand

Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_757oybQHS7R75

They have to be tilted down. If it's not 45 degrees, you'll get bad gray flickering which will make anyone not used to VR sick. Mine were 8 feet off the ground and I got constant flickering every ~2 seconds just because it was tilted ~25 degrees and not 45. Tripods work the best and will definitely work wherever you go. A clamp with mount screws work second best but there's a chance you won't find a spot for it.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS

I bought a few of these, along with

https://smile.amazon.com/MDW-Tripod-Station-lighthouses-Camcorder/dp/B01M07M9D4

for mounting my front and back sensors. They work great, the ball head screws directly to the top of the light stand and the sensor screws onto the ball head. Probably not the cheapest solution but is very versatile if you're wanting to move the sensors around to try different setups.

I'd use light-weight light stands rather than tripods. /u/rukeith They have a smaller tri-leg base and most of their height is in a vertical extension. They're easier to manipulate than hard-mounting the sensors in the walls, but it all depends on personal situation.

Something like these: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1499018087&sr=1-3&keywords=light+stand

Mounting pictures and small things like this is considered normal use; you typically would have to patch holes before leaving, which is easy, and pay some pro-rated amount towards painting that room if it had been repainted recently (2-3 years in California).

Tripods work too - on concrete. Wood floors make the sensors wobble when anyone is moving around. (Edit: a rod as suggested by /u/Muzanshin works better with wood)
I got these; though the price has gone up a bit they're still great at $36 for a pair:

Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

And the ball heads you'll need to tilt the cameras down enough for $11:

MDW 2 Pcs Tripod Mini Ball Head for HTC VIVE Base Station,lighthouses,Camera Camcorder,Holder for HTC VIVE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M07M9D4


This set is a bit shorter but includes 2 stands and 2 ball heads for $40 total:

Neewer 2 Packs 75 inches/190 centimeters Adjustable Light Stands with 2 Pieces 1/4-inch Screw Tripod Mini Ball Head Hot Shoe Adapters for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZ1Y076

I got these not too long ago:
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=pe_386430_121528420_TE_dp_1
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B017R2Z706/ref=pe_386430_30332290_TE_3p_dp_1

I'm worried about the vibration actually. I'm not sure if the hoverjunker devs were using better quality tripods, as well as being on concrete. If I've got cheap tripods on carpet, will I have a problems with the lighthouses vibrating? It's hard to judge by watching videos.

Not joining the giveaway, as someone else can probably use it better. But welcome to the HTV Vive Master Race! Its hella fun.

Advice: get light stands like these: Light Stands

and ball mounts like these: Ball Joints

That way you dont have to drill your walls and can move the lighthouses as need be!

They're out of stock now, but I have the Neweer 9-foot two-pack that was about the same price: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

These work pretty great, and I can definitely get them high enough while keeping stability, but they didn't come with a carrying case! I'm honestly kind of jealous of that.

I bought these: http://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-Studio-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

and these:
http://www.amazon.com/EXMAX-Tripod-Camera-Camcorder-Bracket/dp/B012FTXOW4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01

They work flawlessly and aren't expensive at all.

I purchased [this](Neewer 2-Pack 8.5 feet/2.6 meters Adjustable Light Stands with 2-Piece 1/4-inch Screw Tripod Mini Ball Head Hot Shoe Adapters and Carrying Case for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait and Product Photography https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MT1N8JD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FGsgAbX7CJ8H1)bundle, unfortunately it isn't currently available but they do work great! I would go with these 9 foot poles and get the mounts which they sell for $20 for the pair.

>Are you likely to need additional fixings for the tripod to use them with the base stations.

Yes. With most tripods you will need the additional ball mount to be able to angle the lighthouses properly.

I'm using these tripods with these mounts. They work well but extending them to the full height does lessen stability and causes tracking wobble. If I keep them at around 7' everything works fine.

I went with something similar to u/MrRizzMan, but went with 9 foot tripods to take advantage of any room with high ceilings. So far they haven't let me down. No carrying case though and the mounts are pretty much the same as well.

> The Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

I bought these after seeing them suggested a few times and I have no IDEA why people suggest them. It CONSTANTLY falls over unless it's on a perfectly flat and hard surface. Really regret that purchase =\

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It only takes a few minutes to move your computer and set up the Vive in a new room. Use your living room when you want to play a roomscale game or have friends over, and the smaller room for standing or seated games. Amazon has some cheap tripods that make setting up the lighthouses a snap.
https://smile.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497667542&sr=8-2&keywords=Vive+stand